ATLANTA, GA (May 23, 2016) — Further expanding the versatile product selection retailers will find at LAMKT, Urban Expositions announces that the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) will collocate its China Brand Show with the summer edition of the gift and home trade show held July 22-25, 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Representing the 14th consecutive year MOFCOM has held the China Brand Show in the U.S., the exhibition is designed to promote Chinese brands and products and enhance Sino-US trade and economic relations.
The China Brand Show is the largest of its kind in the US, featuring more than 100 of China’s top brands in a number of sectors ranging from textiles and clothing to electronics and other consumer products. Spanning more than 3500 square feet in South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, China Brand joins LAMKT’s comprehensive selection of American-made and global styles, artisan designs and top lines showcased in the show’s popular Gifts , Boardwalk, World Style, Makers’ Market, Personal Style, Vintage, Jewelry Cash & Carry and new LA Value sections.
“We are so pleased that MOFCOM has chosen to partner with LAMKT this summer,” says Dirk von Gal, Vice President of Gift & Apparel, Urban Expositions. “From our popular World Style category to the Kentia Collective to our substantial selection of Made in the USA , as well as Fair Trade resources, LAMKT’s selection has always been known for its global flavor . The China Brand selection takes our offerings to yet another level and gives our buyers the rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with senior representatives from many of China’s top brands and discover even more new and different product resources.”
MOFCOM has been working to promote famous Chinese brands – stimulating awareness of the brands, as well as innovation and intellectual property. The United States and China are important trade partners. According to MOFCOM, promoting Chinese brands in the United States will help facilitate the trade of brand products, optimize the bilateral trade structure and promote the sound development of bilateral economic and trade relations.
For optimum convenience to attending retailers, one show admission badge will provide access to LAMKT and the China Brand Show, as well as the nearby LA Mart permanent showroom building. In addition, complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Los Angeles Convention Center and LA Mart. For more information on the July 22-25, 2016 LAMKT, visit www.lamkt.com or call 800.318.2238. To learn more about the China Brand Show, visit www.chinabrandshow.com.cn
ABOUT URBAN EXPOSITIONS
Based in Kennesaw, GA and founded in 1995, Urban Expositions produces and manages a portfolio of 40 events serving nine industry sectors, including Gift, Souvenir, Art, Apparel, Aviation, Halloween | Party, Foodservice, Pet and Gaming. Urban also produces Airport Revenue News, a publication focusing on the airport concession industry. In addition to its Kennesaw, GA headquarters, Urban has offices in Shelton, CT, Boca Raton, FL, and is represented by employees in California, Colorado and Illinois. www.urban-expo.com | 800.318.2238.
ABOUT MOFCOM |CHINA BRAND SHOW
The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, formerly Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation is an executive agency of the State Council of China. It is responsible for formulating policy on foreign trade, export and import regulations, foreign direct investments, consumer protection, market competition and negotiating bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. For more information, visit www.chinabrandshow.com.cn
